Reactivity Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

Reactivity is

• A) the way the experimental group reacts to the independent variable.
• B) when researchers react to data by overreporting the results.
• C) the tendency of research participants to change their behavior in response to being studied.
• D) the goal of applied research, which is to create a reaction.

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Definitions:

Latent Functions

Unintended, unrecognized consequences of activities that help a system adjust.

Manifest Functions

The recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, process, or structure.

Expressive Functions

Activities and roles focused on the emotional or relational aspects of a group or family, emphasizing support, communication, and emotional bonding.

Instrumental Functions

The practical and task-oriented activities or roles performed by an individual or within an entity, aimed at achieving specific objectives.